Choi Lip Woo, a former contestant from Mnet's 'Boys 2 Planet,' has made a remarkable debut.
Released on the 3rd, Choi Lip Woo's single album 'SWEET DREAM' sold over 30,000 copies on its first day, according to Hanteo Chart, the largest album sales tracking site in Korea. The album topped the daily physical album chart and music chart.
The title track 'UxYOUxU' entered Melon's latest chart at 8th place (within a week of release) shortly after its release at 7 PM. The tracks 'Fresh' and 'Goodbye My Friend' also secured 12th and 13th places, respectively. On Bugs' real-time chart, 'UxYOUxU' debuted at 5th place and climbed to 1st by midnight, showcasing its impressive popularity.
Choi Lip Woo's debut single album 'SWEET DREAM' revolves around the emotions of 'SWEET' and 'DREAM,' capturing the sweet moments and journey towards dreams through song. The album includes three tracks: the title track 'UxYOUxU,' 'Fresh,' and 'Goodbye My Friend.'
The title track 'UxYOUxU' is a pop trap genre song that incorporates the meanings of 'U' from Choi Lip Woo's English name CHUEI LI YU, 'YOU' from 'Never Leave You,' and 'U' from 'I Love U.' The lyrics, "If you call my name, I will never leave you," convey a heartfelt message to fans, exuding a fresh and lovely charm.
As Choi Lip Woo garners significant attention by dominating both album and music charts with his debut, he plans to continue his active promotions through various music shows and content.
Lee So-jung, Ten Asia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr